What is ease in knitting - how it can MAKE or BREAK your sweater
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- What is ease in knitting - how it can MAKE or BREAK your sweater - Ease is a confusing topic - it's very different in knitting than in sewing, and most of us are terrified of wearing a sweater that looks like we were poured into it. Positive and negative ease are important aspects of knitting and in choosing the right size to knit. But the amount of ease each of us likes is very personal, and there is no right answer.
In this video we'll talk about what ease is - both positive an negative and how to understand our preferences and use that information to knit sweaters that fit the way WE like.
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"I am a case of what not to do .. just keep knitting!" really cracked me up. So True.
Great knitting lesson, Ellen!
After completing a sweater, I measure the body circumference and then try it on in front of a mirror with arms at sides. I notice the drape on sides and without stretching fabric grab both sides of body with both hands and pull to no ease or no ease. Then I measure amount of fabric in each hand and that total is the amount of ease in sweater. This works for me!
I am so excited to knit the Susan tank in Club Crazy for Ewe. I will go with some negative ease around the bust to get a great shoulder fit.
Me too!!! It’s such a great top
Love the Jenna tank on Ellen. Length is ideal as well.
I can't find this pattern on Ravelry but I recall that you talked about it previously.
Very interesting and informative. I learnt so much in that segment. Thank you for sharing your fantastic knowledge and experiences. So pleased that I'm subscribed, I don't miss an episode. Take care.
I’m so glad! Thank you for subscribing and for watching ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing this information! It has opened my eyes! It seems like the fabric drape is also important factor in determining ease.
New subscriber to your channel. I took a class for customizing your own raglan sweater thru zoom from a master knitter in Ottawa Canada. Very wonderful experience and Tonia was excellent teacher.
Words of wisdom:
Patterns r just guidelines. Don't be afraid to adjust your pattern - we all have different shapes and sizes. U can make adjustments to them to make the perfect recipe for your body type. It just takes patience and some math.
💯 so true!!!
I have an hourglass figure, and princess style used to look really good on me. I think it still would be good with a little more fullness at the sides of the hips and less in front. I do not like full slacks at the ankles, so often wear skirts or leggings. Trying to figure out how to make the hips and waist work on a sweater. I prefer longer sweaters and tops.
I have always gone by upper bust measurement , This way garment fits my over all frame size. Never ever use bra band , or I would be knitting 34 " and that is way too much negative ease , too tight across the shoulders , but also don't normally use full bust of 42" measurement either or I would might have set in shoulder seams sliding down to look more like drop shoulder ones on a garment that is not meant to be drape-y
I use upper bust and then depending on the style of the garment I can add bust darts so the sweater does not pull up higher at the waist in the front and I even have taken a pattern and redistributed / assigned, more stitches to the front of the garment and less across the back . (same total stitch count and ease )
Yes! That is exactly right!
I noticed they all said longer and cover up their stomachs. That actually makes stomach look worse. The sweet spot is part way down the stomach.
Absolutely!!! You get it!
I posted your video on our retreaters group on Facebook. I organize knitting retreats in NC. Carolina Fiber Retreats and Tours on Facebook and Friends of Carolina Fiber Retreats.
Thank you! I am having our retreat here this weekend!
Do you need to be local to join Club Crazy for Ewe? I live in Texas and love knitting sweaters but struggle with fit. It would be so nice to try on samples to know how a sweater is going to fit but they aren’t available. Currently knitting the same sweater again because the first one was too big. I need to embrace negative more and I think I’ll be happier with my sweaters.
Hi!! You absolutely do not need to be local! I have members in Idaho, California, Texas, Minnesota, Maine!!! Everything is virtual either on zoom or in our own private community
I would love to help you make sweaters to fit perfectly and look great!!!
I can not get past the clingy negative ease that is form fitting. If you are a thin woman without any excess abdominal fat it’s fine and looks good. If you are anything else it looks absolutely horrible on everyone with rolls, tires or a fat abdomen. I see people in public like this all the time. They look poured into thier clothes. It’s almost like they are proud of the fact they need to lose 50lbs or whatever in their middle. I love many styles but this concept will never work for me. Things must be flattering on me and that means camouflaging my fat belly area.
I think we all have to find our comfort zone. Everyone is comfortable to a greater or lesser degree in various amounts of ease. I don’t think anyone should be ashamed of their body.
After completing a sweater, I measure the body circumference and then try it on in front of a mirror with arms at sides. I notice the drape on sides and without stretching fabric grab both sides of body with both hands and pull to no ease or no ease. Then I measure amount of fabric in each hand and that total is the amount of ease in sweater. This works for me!
Sounds like you have a strategy that works!